CPSC recall · Reported December 22, 2022
Target Recalls Children's Pillowfort Weighted Blankets Due to Asphyxiation Hazard; Two Fatalities Reported
A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Pillowfort Weighted Blankets. The blankets weigh 6 pounds, measure 6….
Target Recalls Children's Pillowfort Weighted Blankets Due to Asphyxiation Hazard; Two Fa… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 22, 2022. Reason: A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiat…. Remedy: CPSC and Target are urging consumers to stop using the recalled weighted blankets immedia…. Verify recall #23078 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiat….
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- agency class
- December 22, 2022
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23078 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves Pillowfort Weighted Blankets. The blankets weigh 6 pounds, measure 60 inches long and 40 inches wide and have a removable, waterproof, washable cover. The blankets come in eight prints or colors including unicorn white, space navy, pink, blue, gray, buffalo plaid red, blue constellation, and unicorn pink. Item numbers 097-02-0140 (Unicorn - White), 097-02-0148 (Space Navy), 097-02-0361(Pink), 097-02-0363 (Blue), 097-02-0364 (Gray), 097-02-1603 (Buffalo Plaid - Red), 097-02-3904 (Blue Constellation) and 097-02-3905 (Unicorn - Pink) are printed on the fabric tag attached to the removable covers of the blankets.
Reason for recall
A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation.
Remedy, what to do
CPSC and Target are urging consumers to stop using the recalled weighted blankets immediately and contact Target for a refund. Target is also contacting all known purchasers directly to arrange returns. The consumer will receive a refund of $40 in the form of a credit for use at Target stores or online at www.target.com, or the amount on the purchase receipt if higher.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23078 |
| Date reported | December 22, 2022 |
| Date initiated | December 22, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 204,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
CPSC and Target are urging consumers to stop using the recalled weighted blankets immediately and contact Target for a refund. Ta…
- Check the recall number (23078) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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